Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 1471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC 1471-A [walking eye logo]Runout side A
EPC 1471-BRunout side B
DonovanI Like You
Vinyl pressings
I Like You
by Donovan · 1973
18 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
I Like You was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of I Like You
18 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 11 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
April 20, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
April 20, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Push Out
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10983
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10983
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS158311-2D [s]Runout side A, stamped [etched]
ZSS158312-2E [sss]Runout side B, stamped [etched]
ZSS 158311Label side A
ZSS 158312Label side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4 Prong Push Out
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Epic ES 129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 5-10983First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Epic EPC 1471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC 1471 / Epic EPC S 1471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPB 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 1471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461453First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Epic EPC 1471 / Epic EPC-1471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Epic EPC 1471First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Epic EPC 1471First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1471First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10983First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10983First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10983First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI Like You4:30
- BEarth Sign Man3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Like You are there?
18 vinyl pressings of I Like You are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was I Like You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 1471.
How do I tell if my copy of I Like You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 1471, S EPC 1471, 5-10983, ES 129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 1471-A [walking eye logo] and EPC 1471-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Like You on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
